Using the method of finite elements in geotechnics

The stages necessary for the preparation of a numerical model and its subsequent solution are considered. Contains the basic information necessary for the reasonable choice of a suitable continuous medium model when solving a specific geotechnical problem. The principles of modeling groundwater and calculations conducted in this case are considered. A brief description of the main types of finite elements and their application, their advantages and disadvantages are given. General issues of geotechnical design for marginal conditions, as well as tools for checking the quality of the calculated model and the accuracy of its results, are considered.
For specialists of scientific, design and construction organizations. It can be useful to students, graduate students and teachers of construction areas of training